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USNA
To plan future trips to the Naval Academy, please visit the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center website. Proceeds from the sale of Visitor Center tours and tax-free merchandise at the Naval Academy Gift Shop benefit the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Visitor Center Hours
9:00am-5:00pm - March through December & Weekends | 9:00am-4:00pm - Weekdays in January and February
Access to the Academy Grounds is Limited
Effective May 7th, 2025 anyone with a locally prepared DBIDS or a DOD credential, including military retirees and dependents may drive onto USNA. All others will need to park outside the Academy and walk in through Gate 1. All visitors 18 years of age or older must have a valid REAL ID Compliant Driver’s License or State ID card (look for the five point star on the driver’s license), United States Passport, or Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL). Please note that as a result of the REAL ID Act, some state/territory IDs are not sufficient for access to the Academy. Please refer to the Security/Access FAQs for more information.
Visitors under the age of 18 who do not have a valid picture ID must be escorted by an adult with a valid form of identification. Please check the current security restrictions before planning a visit.
Non-US citizens may only visit the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis when in the escort of a U.S. Citizen who has Department of Defense Credentials and escort privileges and only for official U.S. Naval Academy or Naval Support Activity Annapolis sponsored events. Even when properly escorted or sponsored, non-US citizens must still present an official passport upon request.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from being brought aboard the USNA gates:
- Weapons/Knives
- Bags larger than a typical purse (e.g. duffle bags, backpacks, large camera bags)
- Coolers
- Boxes
- Mace
- Anything considered a threat by a screener
Parking
For visitors without a locally prepared USNA ID Card or a DOD credential, all day parking is available in various parking garages, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (directions), or at two-hour parking meters around the City Dock. See this summary of parking options in downtown Annapolis for additional parking locations.
USNA Admissions Presentations
USNA Admissions presentations are held Monday through Saturday at 10am and 2pm, except federal holidays. Please visit the Admissions site for more information.
Summer Seminar
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer.
Naval Support Activity Annapolis
Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis is located across the Severn River from the US Naval Academy and is charged with delivering base operation support services to tenant commands. These include the United States Naval Academy and North Severn complex. Find a list with information for Military Personnel and their families in our Naval Support Activity page.
Annapolis Information
Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, is considered the "Sailing Capital of the World." Located 33 miles east of Washington, DC and 30 miles southeast of Baltimore, Annapolis has much to offer. Click on the links below for more information about Annapolis.
Commissioning Week
Commissioning Week honors the First Class midshipmen upon completion of four years at the Naval Academy. Parents, family members and guests are invited to attend a series of events at the Naval Academy in honor of the graduates including the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration, Color Parade, special awards ceremonies, and musical performances.
Plebe Parents' Weekend
Plebe Parents' Weekend is designed to offer parents, family members, and guests an opportunity to visit with their Midshipman and experience a taste of the traditions, academics, and atmosphere unique to the Naval Academy prior to the start of the Fall Term.